25Mar
Spring is officially here! In many parts of Colorado, the weather certainly matches the exciting mood of the season. Although it’s incredibly tempting to start cutting back perennials and tidying up mulch beds, it may not be time to dust off your gardening gloves just yet.
12Jan
Become a waterwise plant pro by learning the ins and outs of native plants in our arid climate. From pollinator-friendly flowers to the best shade trees, Deryn Davidson will cover
12Jan
There are so many plant choices when it comes to planting your waterwise landscape. In this presentation, Alison O’Connor will cover a variety of choices for perennials, shrubs, trees, and
12Jan
Designing your garden-to-be and selecting appropriate plants for your space is key to a successful, low-water garden! Native plants are a great option and yield so many benefits for your
12Jan
This presentation will walk you through the 7 xeriscape principles using photos and in-depth descriptions about how to plan and execute your project. From design to soil preparation to irrigation
08Jan
As low-water landscaping becomes the new norm in Colorado (check out our most recent blog post about xeriscaping myths!) a focus on native plants is also increasing in popularity. In
06Dec
As Xeriscaping, now also referred to as ColoradoScaping or waterwise landscaping, is getting its moment in Colorado’s news (also here and here and here) this year we wanted to
10Mar
Q: Amending my soil feels daunting. What should I consider when thinking about it? A: A soil amendment is any material added to the soil (as opposed to mulch, which
08Oct
Happy fall, everyone! Although the immediate forecast isn’t predicting overnight frost just yet, the first freezing temps of the season are certainly on their way. Until the first freeze
06Feb
We love talking about all things gardening and water conservation through landscape change! Submit your question(s) for the waterwise plant enthusiasts – aka the Garden In A Box team –
